Hey everyone! Thanks for watching the video! Here are some notes I wish I could go back and add/change: - the OEM 5-spoke 16" wheels (non-TRD 16" wheels) are actually 16x7", not 16x7.5 like the TRD wheels - Shoot for around -12 mm offset when fitting 305 or 315 tires (12 - 12.5" wide) on aftermarket wheels without wheel spacers to clear the UCA (you will probably still need a BMC though)

Finally, the one link that can be sent to answer the never-ending question of "what's the biggest wheels / tires I can fit with no/some/all the lift". Thanks Hayden :)

Awesome video thanks so much making this. Hugely helpful. I have a 2014 FJ here in Australia with the following: 2.5 inch lift, Method Double Standard 17 x 8.5 inches zero offset, Maxxi MT772 285/70/17. Stock control arms. No BMC but my wheels were moved forward. No scrub or rub issues.

Awesome. Super clear and to the point. Thank you

Just in case anyone is interested: I have the 34x10.5x17 BFG KO2s on the stock FJ wheel and 3”-ish lift. BMC needed. I am re-geared which is why I moved to this size in an attempt to save some fuel. MPG did go up 2+ over the previous MTs but the availability and cost of this size is such that I would not do it again. Already looking forward to my new set of tires! Most likely going back to a 285/70/17

Excellent video!!! thank you for taking the time to explain all this.

Incredible video. Knowledge oozing everywhere in this thing. I am also on my second FJ but just getting around to modding a bit. Incredible to learn from folks like you. Thank you!!!

Really clear and full of information!! Thanks for sharing!

This is very informative for me I appreciate the content❤

That was very educational and a help for me to figure out how I want to build up my FJ. Thank you!

Wow, nice job! I won't have to research tire/wheel combos again. Much appreciated!

Extremely valuable video! Thanks for doing this !!! 👏👍

I loved your video, I use 35x12.5 r17 in my FJ and you give me another better options to resolve the little issue I been having when I turn the wheel. Thanks bro

Nice job. Easy explanation of a lot of ways you can set up your Fj. Well done mate.

This is such a great video. Thanks

The setup I went with on my FJ is 285/70/17 KO2s on TRD Sema wheels, SPC upper control arms, OME springs and Bilstein 5100 up from and 5160 in the rear. 1.25 Spidertrax spacers to regain width and stability after the 3 inch lift. 🙂 really happy with the setup works great for my needs.

Very useful video. I’m looking at lifting the FJ and upgrading the tires soon. Thanks!

Excellent job, great info!

Great video thanks!!

Excellent content

Very informative even for 4runner and Land Cruiser Owners

As im sucking all this info from your videos. Hopefully later this year I'll be in a FJ. This the video that i was waiting for. Thanks for sharing your experience and expertise.

Great video. Tons of info. Saving people a lot of time money and heart ache!

Great video! I noticed my FJ at the 6:05 minute mark lol!

Thank you for this!

I run 305/70-r17.... And I love it :) thanks for the video

Thanks for posting this info it's awesome.Going with Pizza Cutters for certain. Just want a wheel with enough negative offset to push them out to the edge of my FJ.

Hey dude, another awesome video. Your info is on point! As an off-road driving instructor and member of the I4WDTA, people are always asking me to help explain tire sizes and gear ratios… etc. I often refer them to your channel. Now from one “expert” to another, I need some of your wisdom. I’m about to re-do suspension and tires on my FJC. As of now, I don’t plan on doing a re gear (maybe). I’m planning on the obligatory 285/70R17, either in the BFG KM3 or a Firestone Destination MT2 as I can get a decent deal on either of these. I like the idea of the 255/85R17 like you’ve done but alas, the two aforementioned tire companies don’t offer that size ( that I’ve seen). I currently run 295/70R17 on my taco and it’s re-geared to 4.56:1. It also has about 800+ extra pounds on it. With this gear ratio I’m close to original shift points and crawl / highway speeds relative to RPM. To the point… do you think I can get away with 295/70R17 on my FJC with out a re-gear? I don’t plan on going crazy with accessories or a big overland build. I know It’ll feel a little less peppy and braking distance will increase, CVs will be more vulnerable… etc. Thanks for your time. I know it’s a ton of work producing those amazing videos. That’s why I don’t do it. I’m just too lazy. Oh yeah, I suppose I could just swap out my taco wheels/tires on my FJC for a week and get some data but again, I’m lazy.

running 285/ 75/ r16 cooper discovery sst pro mud tires, on the Toyota stock rims. They actually fit on my 2010 FJ without a lift or body chop. I later had the FJ lifted 3 inches. They are a 33.5 inch tire new.

HEY! i didn't see any pictures of my FJ! :D .. good video. ~NyNomad

Would you consider creating content on Load Range or Load index choices for tires on the FJ? For example: I currently have stock wheels and stock tire size BFG KO2 in Load Range E (265/70/R17). There is limited AT and MT tire availability in my country. Currently I have access to KO2s in 285/65R17s but in Load Range C. Here in the West Coast of Saudi Arabia we overland through lava fields with lots of sharp rocks. Hence the preference for thicker side walls. My alternatives are to stay with the stock size for the higher load ranges, but with different AT manufacturers like Cooper, Hankook, Nexen or Kenda. Thanks for all the great content.

Good content

Late to the party here. I'm about to purchase Falken Wildpeak255/80/17's, from my understanding they typically fit on stock FJ's. BTW this is an incredible informational video!

My choice for tire is LT235/80R 17. This tire on the stock rim maintains the speedometer accuracy and, due to its narrow width gives me 1 to 2 gain on the mpg. I have traversed many rock crawling trails with no impairment.

I think 275/80R17 also pretty good choice for 34" tire size, but it's extremely rare, "Goodyear Wrangler MT/R" and "Milestar Patagonia XT" available 275/80R17 size As for the 35" pizza cutter (narrow) tires, I like the "Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT" 255/85R17 (the current tire you're running), and the "Kenda KR601 RT" 35x10.50R17

Great video! Whats everyones thoughts on a 3" lift fj running 305 65r18 tires with 18x9 -12mm offset? Body mount chop possibly? They are on order and im getting nervous...

Great video plans on build an overlanding rig and pizza cutters look really smart for me

I'm running 295/75R16 Nittio Ridge Grapplers on my stock TRD wheels. I have a stage 3 icon lift and had a BMC done at the same time since they were under there. I'm supper happy with these wheels. I still think I'm going to regear to 4:56 because I use this as my daily to work which is 55miles one way. I've definitely noticed alot more down shifting on the hills and don't want to beat my transmission up.

I use 295x70xR17 nitto trail grappler Slight mod on the inner fender well 2 .5 spacer lift Just fits on the back tire rack 2012 FJ CRUISER 6 speed manual Cheers 🍻

I'm running 37s with a 5 1/2" lift, 4.88 regeared and speedometer calibration. I get a little bit rubbing when off camber. I think a body lift would help with this. As it stands, my gal cusses me every time she has to get into my FJ so lifting the body another inch would really set her off.

Very interesting...

I’m looking at going with some white wheels to create that old FJ LC vibe My question is regarding a 17x9 -38mm 3.5” BS vs 17x8.5 -10mm 4.3” BS My favorite is the Blaze10 from SCS but only comes in the -38mm option then they have the F5 in the -10mm option Since the wheel width and backspacing is different, I’m having a hard time figuring out the poke between these two options. I can’t find any examples of what the -38mm offset with 3.5” of BS looks like, I don’t want them to stick too far out I’m probably doing a 2.5-3” lift. Leaning towards the toytec ultimate with SPC UCAs

Awesome video. Everything rubs when you’ve got long travel 😂 I’m running 285/70/17’s with some Rocktrix RT111’s (-12). 3.5” Camburg long travel, 2” rear wheel spacers to try to even the track width out, and I rub all the time!

There are lots of 285/70/17 new “take off” tires for sale from Jeep guys upgrading to 35”. Great way to save some money on a 33” tire setup.

Where did the bashplate @10:12 in the video come from? I busted my stock plate in my '08 FJ (rough landing) and need a higher quality replacement. I've ordered two, and apparently they changed the fit for later era FJ, and can't find a good one (this could be a later era).

Would you guys recommended installing 3" lift from Dobinsons MRR? Please let me know if you have those installed or if you would recommend something better with the same adjustability and price range

Great video, thanks. Do you have the dimensions of the tire and wheel set up on the "All-Pro off road" white FJ with the BFGs on it?

found a 2007 FJ with around 200,000km on it for $15,000 Canadian... I feel as though its a fair price but i'm just worried about any problems it may have. Looking for your opinion you're the man when it comes to this!

I really love FJ's I wish I bought a 2011 in 2011 hehe. Buying one today is expensive. I'm just waiting for my good deal I already know how I want my FJ to look.

I might go with Mickey Thompson 255/85r17 on my 4runner. Just haven't found anybody running them yet

Hi - bought a used 2007 low milage FJ. It has a 3 inch lift, Falken Wildpeaks 285/70/17 on Pro Comp Prodigy 17/9/-6 wheels. I replaced the aftermarket UCAs with Light Racing SPCs. All 5 of the Prodigy wheels are peeling paint and I need a replacement. I really liked the look of the Prodigy’s wheel width with the Wild Peaks but need to move on - paint peeling is a common problem with them. I’ve tried TRD Rims in the past and they look ok but the +5mm offset and 7.5 inch with make the FJ look benign. I don’t believe 17" TRD Rims come any wider with offset less than +5. Is this correct? Is there an off-road wheel similar to the prodigy's dimensions that you could recommend - something that can accommodate the TRD wheel cap would be a plus. Would adding Spidertrax spacers to a set of TRD wheels be a viable option? Excellent site - really appreciate your help!

Can you recommend and wheel and tire package for my stock 2012 FJ.

Wonder if 16 inch wheels would fit on my 07 4th gen sport v8 4runner since the platform is the same as the fj cruisers up to 2014 Edit JUST CHECKED 16IN wheels fit on rear perfectly fine but ON front don't fit at all for factory 3rd gen 4runner wheels the calipers hit if used on a 4th gen 4runner

Have you looked at portal axel mods for your FJ?

Could you run a 285/70/17 with a 265/70/17 as a spare? I have one of those full tyre covers that wrap around the 265 size bit wouldn't fit a 285. I'd only use the spare to get me out of trouble before I got a another 285 to replace it with.

The dude, big fan, you are a true FJ legend. Since we both use the same TRD pro wheels, but your FJ is lifted I want to see if you would have any idea if stock height With TRD pro wheel, would it fit 285/70/17 without rubbing, since the offset (+4) is smaller comparing to the stock wheels. Much appreciated 🙏🏼

Can 17 x 9 fit on 265/70/17 or it will rub ?

I am looking to start building up our new(er) FJ. Will the TRD SEMA PTR20-35110-BK rims with LT285/70r17 rub? The offset is +4. Thanks

Those 37s are nuts!! Lol

What tires would you get if this was your set up and needs…base FJ, no lift, no mods, stock 17 wheel, new Bilstein 5100s on front and back (not lifted), no snow here, plenty of rain, don’t want loud tires, AND Mainly neeeeed SMOOTHEST riding!!. I don’t off road or tow. What would you get if you were me?? I’ve considered 285/70r17 in a P-metric like Cooper Disc at34s and Falken WP at3w. Also the BFG ko2 in a C load range. And even considered 😬 stock size SL. Thanks in advance! Awesome awesome video!!!

When adjusting caster to avoid the body mounts, how does that compare to oem/ stock settings, and how does that work in conjunction with a lift? Lifts cause a loss in caster and a resultant loss of steering stability. Just wondering if the caster forward adjustment negatively impact the on road steering stability.

Hi I'm a big fan and watched all your videos, just a question, I needed to buy new wheels for my 08 cruiser coz they are messed up, i am currently running 285/70r17 hankook AT2 tires, can I use a 17 x 8 rims with +5 offset? Coz I like these wheels but concerned if i have the 285's installed on them that they may rub? Because of the +5 offset? Hope you can help me , thanks anf more power to your channel!

Is the prado wheels 18 inches fit on fj ??

How's the fj handling the 255/85/17? Are you regeared? Cheers, alot of great information across the whole channel!

Outstanding video. I'm intrigued by the 255 pizza cutters. Living in the midwest, my dad always said tall and skinny is best for cutting through snow, and I've found that to be true. Did you find they affect fuel mileage less than a wider tire of equal height?

You my friend is the reference when it comes to FJ info, One question: Can I fit 275/70/17 or 285/70/17 with 0 offset, without a lift or triming? Thanks 👍

Hey brother. Love the channel for staters. Question, can I run a 33 on a 2008 trail teams with a 2in toytech lift?

6” RC Kit Stock front suspension TTE 2008 37x12.5R17 KO2 BMC What do you recommend for suspension? It has a 4” body spacer lifter making it stiff.

Just to confirm. I have a 2011 TRD model with 16” wheels. Can I fit 285/75R16 on my car without any modifications? I do not off-road at all. Thanks!

My o7 yota fj sitting on Mickey Thompson mtz 35x12.50x18 no body mount chop no rubbing, but i do have a 6in pro comp lift kit and with the add on i need to regear my axle to 488 my fuel mileage sucks for a Toyota i can barely get 200 miles on full tank, i do have a Magnuson supercharger installed and i don't drive like i stole it my yota is very heavy, i also installed jba high caster upper control arms with grease zerks on ball joints ,

A little off topic but I want to know what your opinion of the spare tire cover is. Mine got dinged up and I have it patched with duct tape I'm tempted to just remove it entirely but will this damage my camera?

hello. who’s fj cruiser is that in the beginning of the video with the gray and red rims?? i like their roof rack and want to know the name or brand.

Hey! Setting the caster that far forward can pretty drastically change steering performance. Be careful with that one, I would much rather start with the body mount chop and only address caster if absolutely necessary. Alignment shouldn’t really be used as a tool to correct tire fitment.

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Noob question: I have 265/75r16" Radar Rivera tires now (cheap but great). Can I put 33" (285) tires on those wheels?

Please help me out on this one before I make the purchase. Would these two fit together? "Yokohama GEOLANDAR M/T G003 All-Terrain Radial Tire - 285/75R16 126Q" on the "Method Race Wheels 305 NV Matte Black 16x8" 6x5.5", 0mm offset 4.5" Backspace, MR30568060500" ????

What are your thoughts on the 34X10.5r17 size?

I got 265/70-r17 tires on my fj, I’m thinking about adding a lift kit, would a 6” lift be too much for those tires? Would they look out of place? Would I have to get bigger tires? Or should I just go with a modest 3”? Glad I found your channel love the videos

2011, 3” OME lift, stock rims, 285/70/17 Duratrac. For the algorithm…

@fjx2000 productions do you know what bumper is on the black fj at 22:38 in this video?

I clicked the bell but never get notified.

Anything up to a 35 just a body mount chop and hammer the pinch welds flat and that is really all you need Anything 37 and larger I highly you learn recommend you tub and cut the wheel wells for clearance.

Maybe I missed it but you don't comment on C vs E load. MT website shows mostly all BB-AT in E. Only a few D's. No C's. I've read E's are overkill. True?

I am looking into possibly purchasing an 07 FJ with 294k on it . What are your thoughts on it or what should I look for or consider before buying it ?

what about portal axles?

im running 35 on 18s with 6inch lift.

I wish I had one❤😰

25:17 Can someone please tell me where I can buy this bumper?

Hayden, do you have a way I can contact you directly? I have specific questions about lift/tire combos. Would be simpler to talk if you have availability? Thanks.

My tires run fine on my FJ but the tire pressure sensor is on all the time

I run 285/75r17, but have been thinking of downsizing for better MPG.

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Very good video and explanations, I do have in mine 285/70/17 with original wheels and I am willing to add a body lift of 1 1/2 to 2 inch only to get at least more space just for 295/70/17 or maybe 305/70/17 with same shocks which already have for an extra extension of 2", after seen your full 5 star training, my question are: Due to the fact I dont want to get in modifying shocks and original springs trying to keep same soft ride, I will like to use the following option kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n5pdlceb05uudpc.htmlsi=bf1Y3dP39DQqahFh . Is it a bad option? My FJ, I usually use it in the city and some mud for the farm, nothing of rock c...... Please feedbacks of using those lift spacers for fitting my new tires.

There is no need to regear with 35”s if 6M/T. The overall gear ratio is still higher than A/T with stock 32” tires.

285/70/17 MT is best one size

I looked with pleasure.

Putting bigger tires on a vehicle is all good but Don't do it correctly very rarely does anyone do it correctly If you'd going to do it do it right And that is changing the gear ratio to compensate for the taller tires People always brag about putting bigger tires on there but they don't say I'm too lazy to change the gear ratio

2014 TTUE with ARB + winch. nom lift. running 285/75/16 GOODYEAR dura trac still no rub anywhere!